Local Events

April 22 is Earth Day, and Oklahoma holds plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy the scenery:

TEDxYouth@OKC, the first fully youth-operated TEDx event to come to Oklahoma, will occur on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will take place at the Oklahoma City University Meinders School of Business.

The Junior League of Oklahoma City is thrilled to welcome the memorable Molly Ringwald as its 2019 Speaker in the City on Sunday, March 24. Ringwald will share the experience of being an iconic child star in some of our favorite movies, like “The Breakfast Club,” “Sixteen Candles” and “Pretty in Pink.” She’ll also share how she became a strong female actress, author and jazz singer.

The Redbud Classic, currently celebrating 37 years of fun, fitness and philanthropy, has become an Oklahoma City tradition that hundreds of participants look forward to each year. The 2019 Redbud Classic runs from April 6-7.

The Redbud Classic, Oklahoma City’s oldest local racing tradition, is offering Oklahomans a way to give back to education through fun, fitness and philanthropy when signing up for the 2019 race weekend benefitting Teach for America – Oklahoma City.

For over 25 years, Preservation Oklahoma Inc. has recognized historic sites across Oklahoma that are at risk of demolition or deterioration, while raising awareness for the need to protect our state’s historic resources. This year, 11 historic sites throughout the state will be announced as Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Historic Places of 2019. The unveiling event for the list occurs on Monday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m.

Take the time to remember why our country is “Home Of The Free Because Of The Brave,” and celebrate Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11.

Looking for fun ways to engage with interesting and relevant topics to challenge the mind? Look no further than Curiosity Fest, which takes place this Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City.

Dolese will host the second annual Rock The Block, a family-friendly community event, on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 14th and Broadway in Oklahoma City. A quiet hour runs from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., for children with noise sensitivities.

The Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO) is hosting its 24th annual Down Syndrome Festival and 5K at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on Saturday, Sept. 29. In addition to DSACO members and supporters, the event will feature special guest Sara Hart Weir, president and CEO of the National Down Syndrome Society.

Oktoberfest is a time for German beer, food and celebrations. With the celebration starting on Sept. 22 and running through Oct. 21, there is time to celebrate all over Oklahoma.